Illinois Grand Army elects Calhoun department commander
Dr W F Calhoun of Decatur was elected department commander of the Illinois Grand Army of the Republic, defeating Henry D Fulton of Meade Post Chicago by over 300 votes. Encampment concluded as the most successful yet, with nominations and officers named for the Women’s Relief Corps and national delegates.
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Decatur
Ill
W. F. Calhoun
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
Henry D. Fulton
Meade Post
Chicago
Calhoun
Duryham Post
Grand Army
Illinois
James M. Brown
Quincy
William Andrews
Rockford
A. S. Wright
Woodstock
A. D. Cadwallader
Lincoln
J. M. Taylor
Taylorville
Illinois G. A. R. Council of Administration
Henry C. Cooke
Ilinois G. A. R
Women
Catherine C. Calhoun
Battlecorps
Anna Kirchner
Meadepost
Ida M. Sry
Chica
Nellie Carver
Allian
Read
Dixon
Edna Walker
Peoria
Maude Troth
Mattoon
Carrie~ Coleman
Blanche Jennings
Rockfalls
Florence Tippett
Frank Hubbard
Clara Sutheland
Salem Evangelical Church Invites Veterans for Memorial Service
Rev H J Leemhuis of Salem Evangelical invites Company F naval reserves Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief corps to a memorial service at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Music by church choir and orchestra. Sermon titled Forget Not in English. Flowers and U S flags decorate. Reserved seats for invited guests. Co F members to meet at the armory at 9:30.
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H. J. Leemhuis
Salem Evangelical Church
Company F
Naval Reserves
Grand Army of the Republic
Women’s Relief Corps
Salem Church
Mr. Leemhuis
U. S
Co. F
Women hear talk on "Birds" at Ellington church
Edgar Musselman spoke to the women of Ellington Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon on Birds. After the talk a large crowd enjoyed sandwiches cake coffee and pickles. Lunch was in charge of Miss Cora Cook and Mrs. Anna Schaffer.
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Edgar Musselman
Ellington Presbyterian Church
Cora Cook
Anna Schaffer
Little Buckshot staged by St. Michael's pupils
A three act melodrama Little Buckshot was presented by St. Michael's school pupils Wednesday evening under Miss Rose Wiemelt, boosting the school treasury. The Luther Memorial church Ladies' Social union served a well attended two course luncheon with garden flowers, and a home cooking booth sold goods.
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St. Michael's School
Rose Wiemelt
Ladies’ Social Union
Luther Memorial Church
Ladies' Social Union Lunch at Vermont Street Church
Section A of the Ladies' Social Union of the Vermont Street Methodist church will serve lunch this afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. O. D. Frank has charge of the committees.
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Ladies’ Social Union
Vermont Street Methodist Church
O. D
Frank
Franklin School Annual Bazaar Brightens Afternoon
The Franklin school annual homecoming bazar runs from 2 PM to around 9 PM in the school. Students teachers and mothers organized booths and activities with committees led by Miss Helen Beatty Mrs Maude Dickson and N J Hinton among others. Leona Bailey of fourth A won a one dollar prize for the best pupil slogan "Franklin Franklin, great Franklin, the best school in the state."
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Franklin School
Helen Beatty
Maude Dickson
N. J. Hinton
Harry Brickmeyer
E. Wolfe
C. W. Hahn
Sam Dickson
Lucy Bunting
David Honaker
Mabel Ahern
Lester Willis
Fleming
Charles Thompson
J. W. Westemann
Mother's Club
Leona Baily
Franklin
Senate Committee Backs Brandeis for Supreme Court
Washington May 23 The senate judiciary committee backed Louis D Brandeis for the supreme court by a strict party vote with Democrats for and Republicans against The supporters seek executive session action while opponents push for open sessions A final confirmation before the June 3 convention recess is hoped by Brandeis supporters.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
Senate
Brandeis
Card of Thanks for Neighbors and Floral Thanks
I express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during my wife’s illness and death and for the many beautiful floral offerings. Cc. W. GIDDIS. A white lie doesn’t travel far before it gets a black eye.
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Cc. W. Giddis
Socialists Disrupted as Reichstag Shifts Power
Berlin special signals a fractured Social-Democratic party after 18 members led by Haase bolt. Center claims 91 seats, Socialists 89, National Liberals and Radicals 45 each. Four members unaffiliated. party splits yield four internal factions within thedivided Socialists.
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Berlin
Haase
Reichstag
New “Socialist Working Alliance
Haase-Bernstein Seceders
Liebknecht
Ruehle
Schultz of
Bromberg
Baron Heyl Zu Hernsheim
Socialist Party
Hanase
Hoch. Simon
Deckhand swept from deck as dredge navigates flood debris
Gardie Eastman towing a dredge to Keokuk amid high river and surface wind. The dredge passed a tree that bent under the boat’s weight. A deck hand was swept into branches during the mishap as the boat and dredge rode atop submerged timber.
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Gardie Eastman
Keokuk
Gardie
Ilinois
River Surges Then Falls After Sudden Rise to 159 Feet
The river jumped to 159 feet Thursday then began falling later that day. By midnight it stood at 15.8 feet, the same as noon, with expectations of further decline today. The rise stemmed from recent heavy rains and concerns of residents in lowlands about another surge. The two day gain reached 18 feet.
Poland Suffering War Hardships and Relief Efforts
Berlin dispatch reports 1.77 million Jews in Poland Lithuania and Courland with 700 000 in urgent need 435 000 in Poland 50 000 homeless. Relief funds from America totaling over 8 million marks aid 225 towns 90 relief kitchens 25 tea halls and 750 tons of supplies. The German Hebrew Relief Association coordinates aid and letters between occupied districts and the outside world.
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Berlin
Poland
Lithuania
Courland
German Hebrew Relief Association
Russia
Galicia
Grand Lodge of
B'nai B'rith
Germany
America
Hebrew Relief Association
Relief Association
Sloan's Liniment Relieves Rheumatism Pain Quickly
Rareumatic pain, stiffness, and soreness fade after applying Sloan's Liniment to sore spots. It stimulates circulation and brings a tingling warmth. Evidence includes James Ferguson of Philadelphia reporting relief after one application. Pain killer sold by druggists.
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Sloan
Secret Communization and Relief Efforts Cited
The text notes that no secret system exists, relief funds are distributed via the military, and American embassies assist. Emigration from occupied districts is opening slightly, with many families using tickets from America. The Hebrew Association expands its Palestine programs including kindergartens, a girls school, a commercial school, and a library.
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America
Hebrew Association
Palestine
Keep Your Skin Clear With Dr King’s Life Pills
An old advertisement claims a clear healthy complexion comes from keeping the bowels active and regular. Dr King’s New Life Pills are said to cleanse the system, stimulate the liver, and purify the blood. A spring medicine priced at 25 cents from local druggists.
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